Riggers pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,880 or more. The middle half of riggers in Boston earn between $45,820 and $68,410.
- $35K10th
- $46K25th
- $53KMedian
- $68K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,950 | $5,079 | $29.30 |
| Median | $53,110 | $4,426 | $25.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,820 | $3,818 | $22.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,410 | $5,701 | $32.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Riggers pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Riggers in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($60,780) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($66,810). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $62,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $60,950 | $53,110 | $35,370 | $97,880 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $60,780 | $53,500 | $35,360 | $99,490 | 240 |
| United States | $66,810 | $62,640 | $40,680 | $97,850 | 22,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Riggers salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $60,950, a single filer in Boston takes home about $48,426 a year, or $4,035 a month and $1,863 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $51,153 | $4,263 |
| Working in MA | $48,426 | $4,035 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for riggers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $60,950 buys what about $56,297 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 12.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Riggers salary in nearby metro areas
- Providence, RI$66,870
- Portland, ME$68,580
- Hartford, CT$69,910
- New York, NY$101,710
- Philadelphia, PA$69,200
- Baltimore, MD$83,030
Highest-paying cities for riggers
Fargo, ND pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,720).
- Fargo, ND$145,720
- New York, NY$101,710
- Seattle, WA$98,560
- Los Angeles, CA$94,170
- Salt Lake City, UT$89,980
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Riggers salary in Boston: questions
How much do riggers make an hour in Boston?
$29.30 an hour on average, and $25.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level riggers salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the riggers take-home pay in Boston?
About $48,426 a year ($4,035 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,950. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do riggers earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,810).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9096; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.40, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.40).
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